Sally Rooney Books Withdrawn UK

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1. 14 Oct

   Sally Rooney has said she is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because of her support for the banned organisation Palestine Action.

   7 outlets · The Guardian
2. 15 Oct

   Since the ban, more than 3,000 people have been arrested for expressing support for the group at demonstrations.

   4 outlets · Time
3. 16 Oct

   Irish author Sally Rooney has long been described as "the voice of a generation" for her best-selling novels that are ostensibly about millennial relationships but also explore deeper questions of class, gender and politics.

   2 outlets · NPR

Coverage 14 articles

• 20 Oct Britain’s ban on pro-Palestinian author Sally Rooney makes it a laughing stockThe article discusses Britain's decision to ban pro-Palestinian author Sally Rooney as part of its crackdown on groups supporting Hamas and Hezbollah. The move is criticized for censoring prominent voices and is seen as making Britain a "laughing stock" globally. Critics argue that the ban unfairly targets authors critical of Israel, while British politicians like Yvette Cooper are implicated in supporting such…South China Morning Post
• 20 Oct Why terrorism laws stopped Sally Rooney selling books in the UK – podcastSally Rooney has stopped selling her books in the UK due to potential prosecution under terrorism laws because she supports Palestine Action, a proscribed terrorist organization according to British law. This decision follows widespread arrests of those supporting the group and an open letter signed by numerous authors backing Rooney’s stance. The controversy has sparked debate with some rightwing media outlets…The Guardian
• 19 Oct Palestine Action, Sally Rooney’s books and the absurd fallout of a UK banSally Rooney’s books are being withdrawn from UK sales due to concerns that generating royalties could violate UK anti-terrorism laws related to Palestine Action, an organization designated as terrorist by the government. With over six million copies sold globally since her debut in 2017, Rooney’s works face censorship amid debates about national security versus free expression. The potential legal repercussions for…South China Morning Post
• 17 Oct Sally Rooney’s books pulled from UK over Palestine Action supportOn October 17, 2026, British bookstores removed novels by author Sally Rooney due to her association with the activist group Palestine Action. The decision follows controversy surrounding Rooney's public support for the organization.Al Jazeera
• 16 Oct Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in UK after Palestinian Action supportSally Rooney's books are no longer sold in the UK due to her decision to donate proceeds from her works to Palestinian Action, a group designated as terrorist by the British government. Faber, Rooney’s publisher, announced that selling her books while unable to transfer earnings under current legislation is unjust and has ceased distribution of her work in any format. The controversy highlights tensions between…NPR
• 16 Oct UK bookstores scramble as Sally Rooney novels withdrawn over Palestine group supportSally Rooney's books are no longer being distributed by her UK publisher, Faber, because she financially supports Palestine Action, a group banned as a terrorist organization in the UK since July 2025. This decision has led to confusion among British bookstores about whether they can still sell existing stock of Rooney’s novels. The Booksellers Association clarified that stores can continue selling their current…ABC News (US)
• 15 Oct Sally Rooney’s books withdrawn from UK over her support of Palestine ActionIn July 2025, Sally Rooney's books were withdrawn from UK markets due to her support for Palestine Action, which was deemed a terrorist organization in the UK and punishable by up to 14 years in prison. Rooney stated she would not compromise her support despite the ban affecting her ability to publish in the UK, emphasizing her commitment to free speech and solidarity with Palestinians. The Home Office defended the…Evening Standard
• 15 Oct Sally Rooney’s support for Palestine Action prompts UK book withdrawalIn July 2025, the UK banned membership or support for Palestine Action, classifying it as a terrorist organization with severe penalties including up to 14 years in prison. Irish author Sally Rooney, aged 35, announced she would stop publishing her work in the UK because supporting Palestine Action has become illegal there, though not in Ireland. This decision follows her previous statement that she intends to…Evening Standard
• 15 Oct What is Palestine Action? Sally Rooney Books to No Longer Be Sold in U.K. Over Ties to GroupSally Rooney’s publisher, Faber, has stopped selling her books in the UK due to the government banning Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian organization Rooney promised to financially support. This decision stems from UK laws preventing royalties earned by authors like Rooney from being transferred if they pledge to donate them to banned groups. The article highlights the group's activities since 2020, which include…Time
• 15 Oct How Sally Rooney's support for Palestine Action led to UK exodusSally Rooney, an Irish author known for her novel "Normal People," has been forced to withdraw her books from the UK market due to her support of Palestine Action, which the UK government considers a terrorist organization. Her publisher, Faber, confirmed that they cannot distribute her works in any format within the UK because of this designation. Rooney’s decision stems from an op-ed she wrote supporting Palestine…ABC News (AU)

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